Transition Health and Resilience Through Valued Experiences (THRiVE) Pilot for Newly Separated Ve… (NCT06778278) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Transition Health and Resilience Through Valued Experiences (THRiVE) Pilot for Newly Separated Veterans
United States40 participantsStarted 2025-07-30
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to develop and pilot a program designed to improve mental health outcomes and reduce suicide risk during the transition from military to civilian life. It is hypothesized that the Transition Health and Resilience through Valued Experiences (THRiVE) program, to be developed as part of this study, will meet participant recruitment, retention, and satisfaction benchmarks (primary outcomes) and show positive preliminary effects on mental health symptoms, risk factors for suicidal ideation, and psychosocial functioning outcomes (secondary outcomes).
The specific aims of this study are to:
1. Develop a small-group, peer-led, cross-cutting prevention program for newly separated veterans (NSVs) called THRiVE and
2. Evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the THRiVE program on mental health symptoms, risk factors for suicidal ideation, and psychosocial functioning outcomes.
Up to 40 NSVs participating in this Stage 1 pilot study will complete validated self-report measures at baseline, immediately after completing the THRiVE program (post-THRiVE), and 3 months after completing the THRiVE program (follow-up). The duration of a participant's time in the study is anticipated to be 5 months.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Be either (a) a United States military veteran who separated no more than 12 months prior to study enrollment or (b) a United States transitioning service member on terminal leave
* Be at least 18 years old
* Have access to the internet; a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or other "smart" device with video camera, speakers, and microphone; and a private place from which to attend THRiVE sessions
* Reside and complete all study activities within the United States
Exclusion Criteria:
* Endorse lifetime manic, hypomanic, or psychotic episodes
* Meet Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for current severe alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder (except for tobacco use disorder, which will not be exclusionary)
* Screen positive for moderate or high acute risk for suicide
* Screen positive for more than minimal risk for other-directed violence
* Are receiving or plan to receive BA therapy for any mental health condition between enrollment and the 3-month follow-up assessment
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Participant recruitment rate
Timeframe: 14 months
2
Participant retention rate
Timeframe: Through completion of the THRiVE group, an average of 2 months
3
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8
Timeframe: At completion of the THRiVE group, an average of 2 months